Beckett & Associates Veterinary Services, LLC

12/15/2025

Cold weather can be dangerous for pets, especially when temperatures drop below freezing. Just like people, animals can suffer from frostbite, hypothermia, and other cold-related health issues. Understanding basic winter safety helps keep your pets warm, healthy, and protected throughout the season.
See the below graphic by ASPCA for some general tips or reach out to the office to discuss specific care for your pet!

12/12/2025

We’d like to share a quick update about Jazz, Beckett Farm’s Mule. She has headed off to a training program where she’ll continue developing her skills and working in an environment well-suited for her needs.
We’re grateful for the time she spent with us and are confident she’ll do well in this next stage of her journey. Thank you to everyone who enjoyed seeing her around the clinic.
We wish Jazz all the best as she moves forward. 🐴❤️

12/11/2025

We will be closing early tomorrow, Friday December 12th at 4PM. We will reopen Saturday morning December 13th at 8:30AM. Please contact your local emergency animal hospital for small animal emergencies.

12/10/2025

We all want to include our pets in the holiday cheer; how can we do so in the best way for them? Read this article from the American Animal Hospital Association for suggestions!

Find the perfect pet-safe holiday gifts! AAHA's ultimate guide ensures your furry friends are pampered and protected this holiday season.

12/05/2025

Come see our beautiful tree and many others at this community event to raise money for the unhoused @ Hops on the Hill.

Raffle proceeds to support our local food and fuel bank- Glastonbury Gives.

Buy raffle tickets and submit to win a tree today from 4-7 and tomorrow from 1-5.
Drawing tomorrow night Dec 6th at 5pm @ Hops on the Hill.

12/03/2025

Have you ever seen a cat walk on a leash? This handsome kitty always shows off his harness skills everytime he visits our clinic.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! The Beckett team wishes you all a safe and joyful day.
Today, Thursday November 27th, we will be closed. We will reopen tomorrow on Friday November 28th at 8am. For small animal emergencies, please contact your nearest emergency hospital. We will be available for large animal emergencies only.

11/26/2025

We all want to celebrate the holidays with our furriest family members, but how can we keep them included AND safe? See the chart below for shareable foods and keep these things in mind:
• New foods can cause GI upset, keep portions small and infrequent
• “Plain” means no seasonings, salt, oil, or butter. If your heart is set on eating dinner with your pet, consider cooking their portion separately.
• Foods high in fat can quickly cause pancreatitis. Common signs are vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of appetite. Severe cases may require hospitalization for treatment.
• These foods are ALWAYS toxic and can be fatal:
o Grapes/raisins
o Onion and garlic
o Alcohol
o Chocolate
o Nutmeg
o Bones and Corn Cobs (intestinal blockage)

11/24/2025

As the winter holiday season and traveling gets into full swing, it is important to keep in mind who will be caring for your pet. Your local veterinary team legally cannot speak to anyone about your pet if they are not listed as an approved contact in your file. This can quickly turn into a tricky situation if your pet becomes ill and needs care while you are away.
If you are planning to travel here is some information to let your vet know, or leave on a signed note with the pet sitter:
• Pet Sitter Name and contact information
• The dates that your Pet Sitter will be in charge of your pets care
• Where you want your pet cared for in case of illness/emergency (your primary vet and at least one emergency hospital)
• Your contact information and whether you will be reachable in an emergency
• Your pet’s current diet and all medication/supplements along with the dose and how often they are given
• A limit of how much can be spent on your pets care, or procedures that you do/do not want performed without speaking with you first.
• If you will not be reachable at all during your trip, it is a good idea to leave a payment method with the pet sitter or on file at your vet’s office to prevent delays in care.
This information can prove vital during a true medical emergency and allows the veterinary team to act quickly to help your pet. It also gives you and the pet sitter peace of mind to have a plan in place.

11/22/2025

The AAEP is hosting a webinar on Equine Herpes Virus that is open to all.

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.

11/21/2025

If you are looking for the up to date information regarding the EHM outbreak in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The Equine Disease Equine Disease Communication Center posts any and all cases reported to state veterinarians.

Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of equine viruses named by numbers including EHV-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with EHV-1,3,4 posing the most risk for domestic horses. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common species are EHV-1 and EHV-4.